November brings a change

I’ve wrestled with the idea that most of these posts are somehow unfinished, incomplete in some way. There is an internal struggle about how to fix this;
I like observing people and trying to record them in a few minutes as much as I like making people up in my head and really trying to bring out their imaginary characters. These are two opposing side of my creativity.
But I am stuck in the middle. Neither here nor there is a frustrating! So I thought it would be a challenge to take more creative risks. I’ve started a blog on tumblr (wisdomist.tumblr.com) that is more grown up and hopefully more risky.
Here, I’ll be trying my hardest to push whatever boundaries I can within my chosen area of children’s and family safe illustration and topics.

Recenly on chicken newspaper: Chicken Newspaper for Children

The Eucalyptus, from the family Myrtaceae, is famous for being one of the tallest trees on the planet. It grows up to 60 meters, or 200 feet tall and there are over 700 species of eucalyptus. Most come from Australia, New Guinea and Indonesia. They are evergreen trees, which means they don’t shed their leaves, which contain a rich oil that can be used as an insecticide, for coughs, sore throats or blocked noses. Chicken! tip: If you have a cold or blocked nose, add four drops of Eucalyptus oil to boiling water. Then cover your head with a towel Read more

last printedIt’s June! That means its the first Junefest, a children’s books festival taking place over the month in Stroud Green & Harringay Library, North London. Chicken Newspaper will be taking part, and giving away free copies of the last printed issue. So, if you are in North London, what are you waiting for? Come along and join the fun.

Here’s a first look at Little Chicken, our forthcoming publication for under fives and their parents. Right now, we’re putting the finishing touches onto first issue. Would you like to get involved? by commenting on what you see, if you are an early years teacher or specialist? That includes parents by the way. Sign up, take a look and comment. Simple as that. If you want to contribute an article or idea let us know and we’ll consider it.